The rural childcare and women’s development programme now spans 16 states and plans 25,000 centres in Rajasthan within two years The Anil Agarwal Foundation, the social impact arm of the Vedanta Group, has expanded its Nand Ghar network to 10,000 centres across 16 states, covering more than four lakh children and three lakh women each […]
New advisory unit aims to help organisations design stronger CSR and sustainability programmes grounded in field experience The Watershed Organisation Trust has created a new consulting unit, the WOTR Consulting Forum, to help organisations plan and run development projects with clearer outcomes and stronger field results. The move builds on the trust’s long experience in […]
As the HCLTech Grant turns 10, its director reflects on lessons from a decade of social investment and the need to move beyond charity When HCLFoundation started its national CSR grant programme ten years ago, corporate funding for rural NGOs was still limited. Over the years, the HCLTech Grant has grown into a structured philanthropic […]
How long-term partnerships between corporates, government, and communities can transform schools into centres of confidence and care Byline: Shaina Ganapathy, Head, Community Outreach, Embassy Group Education is the one promise that can change everything. It can lift a family, empower a generation, and build a nation that grows together. But for many children in India, […]
The partnership seeks to link national and corporate sustainability indicators, strengthening evidence-based policymaking and responsible business participation The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) to develop a comprehensive framework aligning India’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with corporate sustainability and social […]
Schools across Delhi-NCR engage students in interactive hygiene education, highlighting CSR-led initiatives for preventive health and sustainable behaviour change Linking corporate social responsibility with measurable health outcomes, the Illness to Wellness Foundation (ITWF), in collaboration with the Physical Education Foundation of India (PEFI), engaged over 15,000 students across 50 schools in Delhi-NCR to mark Global […]
The company marks the International Day of Rural Women with impact across 6,000 SHGs, driving livelihoods and enterprise development through financial inclusion and skill-building initiatives Vedanta (VEDL) has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to women’s empowerment in rural India, reporting that six lakh women have transitioned into micro-entrepreneurship, generating a cumulative economic impact of Rs 26 […]
Luminous reinforces commitment to inclusive growth and sustainability through solar electrification, education, employment, and environmental initiatives Luminous Power Technologies has introduced ‘Spring’, a new corporate social responsibility (CSR) identity aimed at consolidating its long-standing initiatives under a unified brand philosophy. The move reflects the company’s renewed emphasis on inclusive growth and sustainable development, centred on […]
Ministers and industry leaders emphasise strategic investments in infrastructure, livelihoods, and sustainability to bridge development gaps Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can serve as a catalyst in bridging critical development gaps across the North-Eastern, said Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister for Communication and Development of Northeastern Region, said at the second edition of the Northeast CSR Connect […]
Focus on tribal communities through stronger value chains, resource management and rural institutions Action for Social Advancement (ASA), with support from the Walmart Foundation, has launched the second phase of its initiative to strengthen smallholder farming in Madhya Pradesh. This initiative will be targeting 35,000 farmers and bringing 75,000 hectares under regenerative land use. The […]
